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WorksheetsAstronomy Unit Review
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 33mins
Which two motions cause the Moon to show a complete cycle of phases each month when viewed from New York State?
the Moon's rotation and Earth's rotation
the Moon's revolution and Earth's rotation
the Moon's rotation and Sun's rotation
the Moon's rotation and the Sun's rotation
Ocean tides observed at coastal locations each day are primarily caused by
Earth's revolution around the Sun
the changing phases of the Moon
the gravitational attraction between the Moon and Earth
seasonal changes in the compass location sunrise
The best evidence of Earth's rotation is provided by the
Foucault pendulum and global warming
Foucault pendulum and Coriolis effect
Moon phases and global warming
Moon phases and Coriolis effect
Earth's approximate rate of revolution is
1° per day
15° per day
180° per day
360° per day
In which type of model are the Sun, other stars, and the Moon in orbit around the Earth?
heliocentric model
tetrahedral model
concentric model
geocentric model
This system is best classified as
geocentric, with elliptical orbits
geocentric, with circular orbits
heliocentric, with elliptical orbits
heliocentric, with circular orbits
Which two celestial objects are represented by letters A and B?
A-Moon; B-Sun
A-Moon; B-Earth
A-Sun; B-Moon
A-Sun; B-Earth
Compared to terrestrial planets, Jovian planets have
smaller equatorial diameters and shorter periods of revolution
smaller equatorial diameters and longer periods of revolution
larger equatorial diameters and shorter periods of revolution
larger equatorial diameters and longer periods of revolution
The universe is approximately 13.8 billion years old. Compared to the age of the solar system, the age of the universe is approximately
the same age as the solar system
two times older than the solar system
three times older than the solar system
four times older than the solar system
The final stage in the life cycle of the most massive stars is a
blackhole
black dwarf
supergiant
white dwarf
Which statement best explains the apparent daily motion of the stars around Polaris?
The Earth's orbit is an ellipse
The Earth has the shape of an oblate spheroid
The Earth rotates on its axis
The Earth revolves around the SUn
In which sequence are the celestial objects correctly listed in order from smallest mass to the largest mass?
Saturn, solar system, Milky way, Universe
Saturn, universe, Milky Way, solar system
Milky Way, Saturn, solar system, universe
Milky Way, universe, solar system, Saturn
Which star type has a surface temperature of 4000K and a luminosity 1000 times greater than the Sun?
dwarf
main sequence
giant
supergiant
Scientists who proposed the Big Bang Theory were attempting to explain
the origin of the universe
why stars have different luminosities
the formation of our solar system
how Earth's atmosphere evolved
The motion of the Foucault pendulum provides evidence that Earth
varies in distance from the Sun
spins on its axis
is tilted on its axis
travel around the Sun
The observer has the longest shadow when the Sun is at position
A
B
C
D
Which event is caused by Earth's revolution?
the apparent shift in the path of a Foucault pendulum
deflection of planetary winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere
the apparent rising and setting of the Sun
different constellation observed in the night sky throughout the year
Compared to the Sun's apparent path on June 21, the Sun's apparent path on December 21 at this location will
be shorter, and the noon Sun will be lower in the sky
be longer, and the noon Sun will be higher in the sky
remain the same length, and the noon Sun will be lower in the sky
remain the same length, and the noon Sun will be higher in the sky
The next high tide will occur on April 8 at approximately
10 a.m.
10 p.m.
3 a.m.
3 p.m.
A solar eclipse might be observed from Earth when the Moon is at which position?
1
5
3
7
Which phase of the Moon will be observed in New York State when the Moon is at position 8?
What is the value of the angle represented by letter A?
15.0°
23.5°
66.5°
90.0°
In the geocentric model (the Earth at the center of the universe), which motion would occur?
The Earth would revolve around the Sun
The Earth would rotate on its axis
The Moon would revolve around the Sun
The Sun would revolve around the Earth
Which statement provides the best evidence that Earth revolves around the Sun?
The Sun follows an apparent daily path, rising in the east and setting in the west
A Foucault pendulum appears to shift its direction of swing in a predictable manner
The stars appear to follow circular paths around the North Star (Polaris)
The seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter repeat in a pattern
The asteroids shown in the data tables are located between the orbits of
Venus and Earth
Earth and Mars
Mars and Jupiter
Jupiter and Saturn
The formation of the planet Uranus is estimate to have occurred approximately
100,000 million years ago
2.0 billion years ago
4.6 billion years ago
13.7 billion years ago
Which star is more massive than our Sun, but has a lower surface temperature?
40 Eridani B
Sirius
Aldebaran
Barnard's Star
Energy is produced within a star's core by the process of
insolation
conduction
nuclear fusion
radioactive decay
Which evidence best supports the theory that the universe was created by an explosion called the Big Bang?
impact crater found on Earth
cosmic background radiation
the different compositions of terrestrial and Jovian planets
the blue shift of light from distant galaxies
Compared to the spectral lines observed in the laboratory, the spectral lines observed in the light from the distant star have shifted toward the
red end of the spectrum, indicating the star's movement toward Earth
red end of the spectrum, indicating the star's movement away from Earth
blue end of the spectrum, indicating the star's movement toward Earth
blue end of the spectrum, indicating the star's movement away from Earth
To an observer in New York State the duration of daylight increases continuously from
March 1 to May 1
June 1 to August 1
December 1 to February 1
September 1 to November 1
Which process combines lighter elements into heavier elements and produces energy within the Sun and other Stars?
conduction
fusion
radioactive decay
insolation
When the distance between the foci of an ellipse is increased, the eccentricity of the ellipse will
increase
remain the same
decrease
How much of the moon is always illuminated?
25%
50%
75%
100%
What is the difference between waxing and waning?
Waxing is when the moon is illuminated, Waning is when it is dark
Waxing is when the visible part of the moon is getting larger, Waning is when it is getting smaller
Waning is when the visible part of the moon is getting larger, Waxing is when it is getting smaller
Waning is when the moon is illuminated, Waxing is when it is dark
Why do we see different phases of the Moon here on Earth?
The Moon moves around the Sun
The Moon is smaller when it is farther from Earth causing it to appear to have shadows
The point of view of the moon changes and Earth sees different amounts of the lit and unlit moon
The Earth casts a shadow on the Moon
